Hunter Hayes Shares Heartfelt Post After Death of His Dog Cole: ‘Thank You for Rescuing Me’

Hunter Hayes reflects on the good times he and his dog, Cole, shared after the puppy’s death.

The singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Monday that Cole had recently died, writing that the dog “completed his last lap around the sun on earth and retired to a better and more fitting place for such a distinguished gentleman.”

Hayes did not specify the cause of the dog’s death, but detailed the impact the furry friend had on him during their time together. Cole, who, according to the singer, got that name “after he retired from racing”, was the singer’s therapeutic companion.

“I have never met a man who taught me so much. How to be calm, how to appreciate nature and how to create peace,” he wrote alongside a carousel of pictures of himself and Cole. “I’m so grateful for all the amazing adventures we’ve had together and all the life lessons he’s taught me like no other.”

Hunter Hayes and his dog, Cole.

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The “Wanted” singer concluded his message with the words, “Bye sir, thanks for saving me. We’ll miss you.”

During an interview with PEOPLE in 2021, the singer opened up about his move to California and revealed key details about his relationship with Cole, who was 11 at the time.

Hayes affectionately referred to Cole as his “roommate” and “boss” of the house and said that Cole is a “retired racing greyhound” who, despite being over ten years old, is “the youngest alive, spiritually.”

Hunter Hayes and his dog, Cole.

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“When I adopted him, I was told that racing greyhounds get younger as they get older,” the star explained, noting that “their puppy side comes out, and it does.”

Hayes, Cole and his other dog, a whippet-beagle named Ella, were also featured in PEOPLE’s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive issue. During that conversation, Hayes said Cole enjoys “living life” and “being mellow.” with him.

“He is where I aspire to be,” he added.

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